Scotland
Carn nan Aighean
628M
2060FT
About Carn nan Aighean
Tucked away above the southern shores of Loch Monar, this modest North West Highland peak offers a rugged, pathless ascent through classic deer forest terrain. While overshadowed by the nearby 1,000-metre giants of the Strathfarrar Forest, its summit provides a superb, low-level perspective of the massive southern face of Sgùrr na Lapaich.
Key Statistics
Rank
97th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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62m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over hardened sandy rock, banded granite-like stone, and layers of gritty sandstone blended with fragments of broken rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH387784
Latitude
57.7663°N
Longitude
4.7132°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn nan Aighean,' which translates as the 'Cairn of the Hinds,' marking it as a historical gathering place for female red deer within the Monar Forest.
- •From the summit, the view south across the waters of Loch Monar is dominated by the remote, sprawling mass of Maoile Lunndaidh and the sharp, distinctive profile of the Munro Lurg Mhòr.
- •Reaching the base of the hill usually involves navigating the access restrictions of the private Glen Strathfarrar road, where vehicle entry is strictly limited by seasonal gate opening times and a daily quota.
- •Success on this climb often depends less on your mountain fitness and more on your ability to arrive at the Strathfarrar gate before the day's vehicle allowance has been exhausted by Munro-baggers.